In this week's episode, Shanti and Antoinette share the recent loss of our beloved "squad mom", Mrs. Pam. Together we discuss our Beyonce experience, the recent allegations made against Lizzo, ALL of Trump's indictments, and the deaths of Sinead O'Connor, Angus Cloud, and Pee Wee Herman.

Brooklyn come celebrate Black Business Month with us! Shanti and The Sable Collective will be there! She Did That., a multi-media and marketing platform centering Black women entrepreneurs will host its inaugural She Did That. Black Business Month Experience August 11th-13th. The highly festive, three-day shopping event will feature 12 Black women-owned brands from across the Tri-State area and is presented in partnership with City Point BKLYN. Throughout the weekend, guests will have an opportunity to discover product offerings, view a photo exhibition by Nigil Crawford featuring top women founders titled “Our Brilliance Knows No Limits,” and join a conversation series centering the voices of industry titans including (but not limited to): Lisa Price: Founder, Carol's Daughter. Neffi Walker: Founder, The Black Home, Yaz Quiles: Founder, The Qurio. Kela Walker: TV Host and Producer and Tricia Lee: Luxury Real Estate Broker, SERHANT Some of the Black Business Month participating merchants include: Jam + Rico, Style Eyes Optical, Qurio, LIT Brooklyn, Be Eyeconic, The Sable Collective, Happy Cork, Terri Ashley NYC, Melda Moda Luxury Sleepwear, Sarep + Rose, She Got the Juice, and Hibiscus Brew. Come thru 11am - 7pm everyday! We can't wait to see you!

We will be dropping new episodes next week. Again, Thank you for giving us the time we need. For episode 178, we are in the studio and joined by the creative powerhouse/singer/songwriter/activist and all-around dope Being, Kirby. Kirby shares her story of making a song a day on YouTube to reaching incredible career milestones such as songwriting for the likes of: Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Monica, John Legend + Rihanna (just to name a few) & releasing 2 of her own solo albums in the last 2 years! Having worked relentlessly hard, Kirby is ready for more rest, friendship, and love in her life. She invites us to explore the idea of living "the soft life" and what Big P*ssy energy means to her. Join us. To learn more about Kirby go to her website at www.singkirbysing.com and follow her on social media @singKirbysing. You can listen to her amazing catalog on all streaming platforms. Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections Audio Credit: KIRBY "Velvet"

This episode was recorded on July 20th. There was a delay in the release due to personal matters. We are recording this week and new episodes will be available next week. Thank you all for understanding.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were not able to air a new episode this week. Enjoy this reprise. In this episode, Shanti is away and Antoinette is joined by one of her nearest and dearest friends...photographer, musician, multimedia artist extraordinaire, and overall brilliant being "Black" aka @thnwblk_ on IG. Together, they weigh in on a few interesting listener calls (of which both have gripes to pick with Antoinette) and discuss the concept of time. How do we utilize it? What is its value? Is it even real? What role does it play in how we govern and navigate our lives? Join us. Follow Black IG: @THNWBLK_ Website: https://thnwblk.com/ Follow Renae Bluitt & come hang at the Holiday Baazar! IG: @iamrenaebluitt https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=%2Fiamrenaebluitt%2F&source=omni_redirect Holiday Bazaar: shedidthatholidaynyc.eventbrite.com Website: https://www.renaebluitt.com/ Song credit: Only Time by Enya

In this week's episode, Shanti falls into a spiral with her mother, while Antoinette keeps it low-key. Together, we discuss the mysterious dime bag of cocaine found in the White House, the Florida Board of Education's new Black History standards, Hollywood being on strike, and the saga of Carlee Russell. Join us... Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/v5Q8HkRp Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections

This week's episode is all things classic R&B! We are super excited to have Branford Jones, the creator of the viral platform, "They Have The Range" on our show! Branford shares his early beginnings of the platform that have led him to collaborate with some of music's most legendary artists like Mariah Carey, Brandi, and Missy Elliot. Together, we play a fun game of R&B rapid-fire questions, forcing Branford to make some hard decisions such as, who has the better runs?: Jazmine Sullivan, Brandy, Keke Wyatt, or Ledisi? Join Us... Follow "They Have The Range" onhttps://www.instagram.com/theyhavetherange/?hl=en +https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fhavetherange%3Flang%3Den Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/v5Q8HkRp Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections

In this week's episode, Shanti shares her first concert experience with her daughter while Antoinette confesses her growing obsession with World War II. Together, we discuss the FDA's approval of over-the-counter birth control pills, the recent disheartening ruling against survivors of The Tulsa Massacre, our thoughts on Jonah Hill's coercive texts, and the continued harmful ways of Lil Boosie and Blueface. Join us... Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/6X4RNYC3VA Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections

This week, we get provocative & discuss whether or not we “need” men. Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion’s proclamation at Essence Fest- “We don’t need men. We want ya’ll, but we don’t need ya’ll” - we dissect the statement and share our interpretations of “need” vs “want”. Finally, we explore & acknowledge what deeper wounds may be the source of our gender wars. Join us... Do you have a question or comment you'd like to share with us? Join us on Discord or call in and leave a message! Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/v5Q8HkRp Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections

In this week's episode, Shanti explores NYC and begins to imagine living a life there while Antoinette continues to float in her Disney Princess Divine Feminine energy, finding joy and pleasure in her domestic duties. For politics, Antoinette catches us up on the "Supreme" Court's recent rulings on Affirmative Action and LGBTQIA rights.. Together, we discuss the delusions of Darrius in his response to Keke Palmer + Usher as well as the recent rants of India Irie on Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monae. Join us... Do you have a question or comment you'd like to share with us? Join us on Discord or call in and leave a message! Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/v5Q8HkRp Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections